Clouds of Magellan is proud to announce the launch of a book of news essays and reflections honouring the life and work of our friend Michael Bernard Kelly.

Into Your Hands: Essays Inspired by Mystic, Prophet, and Activist Michael Bernard Kelly – edited by Andrew Brown

Michael Bernard Kelly (1954–2020) was a writer, speaker, activist, counsellor and educator,
specialising in spirituality, sexuality and human integration. Into Your Hands: Essays inspired by
Mystic, Prophet, and Activist Michael Bernard Kelly – edited by Andrew Brown and with the close
involvement of family and friends – includes academic essays, personal and theological
reflections, and tributes to the life and work of Michael Bernard Kelly with a foreword by Ro
Allen.

LAUNCH
WHEN: 2pm Sunday 19 June 2022
WHERE: Victorian Pride Centre – 79/81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182
FREE event – Drinks and finger food provided. Tea and coffee will be available on
arrival. All welcome.

Register through Eventbrite – https://bit.ly/3MFK7uP

We will be Welcomed to Country by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Annette Xiberras.
Come hear reflections from contributors to the book: Petrina Barson, Marcus O’Donnell, Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli, and Abanob Saad. This event will be an opportunity to reflect on the intersections of sexuality and spirituality, and meet others interested in these topics, including many of the authors featured in Into Your Hands. We will also celebrate together the life and works of Michael Bernard Kelly.

The book will be available to purchase from Hares & Hyenas. Thankyou to Rowland for helping us facilitate this event